The blog of a Cuban who became an Eastern Orthodox priest.
James 1:27 says, "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." I have been watching the drumbeat to punish the unions mount as the … [Continue reading]
A person wrote in and asked a very honest question about why I voted for President-elect Obama. His concern was about voting for someone who supports abortion. The person who wrote me is pro-life in the widest of ways, since he is also against the … [Continue reading]
When I lived in Port Huron, Michigan, my wife and I were friends with some men (and their wives) who served at the Coast Guard station there. They were wonderful men and heroes, every one. One of them had even won a medal for diving in after a … [Continue reading]
Below is a follow-up email that I sent. Obviously, I have taken out any personal notes and simply put in the meat of the ongoing discussion. ==== I have been enjoying the discussion on Sola Fide immensely. It has been very exciting to be able … [Continue reading]
Below is something I posted on another blog. It is in the middle of the conversation between various bloggers, but I think it expresses something of my thoughts. ==== Joe M made a good point. There are enough Scriptures in the New Testament, … [Continue reading]
There is not really much said about crime and punishment in the New Testament that can guide the Christian who wishes to set governmental policy for criminals. This is because the apostles and disciples were outside the governmental system, and only … [Continue reading]
Nudists seek clothing-optional voting Published: Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:50 PM LAND O' LAKES, Fla., Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Residents of the clothing-optional Caliente Resorts in Land O' Lakes, Fla., said they are lobbying to create the first … [Continue reading]
You may not know that for the Eastern Orthodox the day begins at sunset rather than at midnight. This means that as I am writing this, it is already 12 November for us, at least liturgically. In practice, of course, we observe the days as this … [Continue reading]
The previous post was the story of the fighting monks of Jerusalem. If you go on YouTube, you can, unfortunately, find a recording of the actual fight. Needless to say, this certainly gives a black eye to the reputation of the Eastern … [Continue reading]
Monks brawl at Christian holy site in Jerusalem By MATTI FRIEDMAN Associated Press Writer Israeli police rushed into one of Christianity's holiest churches Sunday and arrested two clergyman after an argument between monks erupted into a brawl … [Continue reading]
